Pilot Makes Plane Rental Easy As Renting Cars
Pilot Rod Rakic aims to claim a piece of the sky in the $1.2B domestic private airplane rental market.
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Student Entrepreneurs Fill Talent Gap with ‘Swap For Skills’
Is your startup stuck? Try a swap.
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OpenTable Founder Chuck Templeton Shares Entrepreneurial Lessons
Every business should have an impact, at least in Chuck Templeton’s mind.
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In Excelerate Labs Tradition, Month-Old TechStars Metes Out Intensity; Discipline
Gregory Coleman, co-founder of weight loss app Nexercise, has heard his product called an “ugly baby” many times.
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‘1871’ Releases First Year Economic Impact Figures
CHICAGO― Governor Pat Quinn joined leaders from digital startup hub, 1871, to release data showcasing its impact on the local economy.
Read MoreThe Three Questions Your Website Must Answer
If your website is selling a product or service, it needs to answer three fundamental questions in order to connect with your customer:
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Mayor Visits ‘1871’ Incubator On One-Year Anniversary
CHICAGO― Mayor Emanuel attends a roundtable with local technology companies to discuss the impact of 1871 on Chicago’s growing digital economy. ❒
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VCs Talk: Preparing to Pitch to An Investor
You have a great idea, and are searching for a technical co-founder. How do you protect your vision from being copied by someone else? This…
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Microsoft CEO Ballmer Pitches to Chicago Startups
One thing stands out about Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer — his authoritative voice. Bill Gates’ Harvard sophomore dorm mate punches words with a bellow, prompting those around…
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Diversity Efforts at 1871 Yield More Women Founders
When it comes to tech startups, women make up less than 5 percent of entrepreneurs nationwide, says Shaherose Charania, co-founder and CEO of an…
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